What I learned whilst judging The London Steak Awards
Hawksmoor Knightsbridge
Over the past four weeks I've been helping to judge the 2015 London Steak Awards. The competition, sponsored by…
Introducing the Mr Vine Tasting Panel
Yesterday saw the launch of a new wine app: it’s called Mr Vine.
Say Hello to Mr Vine
Mr Vine is an app that helps you discover the kinds of wine you like from a marketplace consisting of over…
UK vermouth and amaro: you bitter believe it
In the UK we can be a bit prejudiced against flavoured wines and spirits. It’s not hard to see why if you look at the current proliferation of 'aromatised wine-based drinks' that are…
Anosmia: The smell of silence
When visiting an art gallery, I prefer to wander alone rather than in company. To be left to think, for as long as it takes, in front of any image that draws me in. Talking…
Marlborough: The Fear of France?
If you like Sauvignon Blanc, you'll love Marlborough in New Zealand. Of its 22,903 hectares of vineyards, 19,639 of them are planted with it. Undoubtedly…
Braver New World
“Sorry I’m late sir. Ignore the bandage, I had an unexpected visit to the hospital to get my ear seen to. Anyway – I understand you’d like me to paint your sunflowers… So, oil…